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Lululemon

Direct-to-consumer premium activewear and footwear

Assistant Manager - Guest Experience

Retail Store ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeOttawa, ON, CanadaIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • One year of people management experience.
  • One year of leadership experience, including managing business operations and administration and managing projects or processes.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the country where the store is located.
  • Must be able to travel to the assigned store using reliable transportation.
  • Must be available for a variable schedule that may include early mornings, mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights or overnights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Must be able to work in an environment with bright lights and loud music, both as part of a team and independently.
  • The work may involve managing conflict, mediating problems between others, or de-escalating guest issues.
  • The work involves building relationships with new people and strengthening existing community partnerships.
  • The work may involve using a computer or other technical devices, including for virtual meetings.
  • The work involves moving through a store for most of a shift and may also involve sitting for extended periods exceeding one hour.
  • The work may occasionally involve moving boxes weighing up to 30 pounds (13.6 kilograms).

Responsibilities

  • Create and foster a respectful, inclusive team environment that welcomes and celebrates differences and supports a productive experience for team members.
  • Help team members understand how their work supports the success of the store and the company.
  • Implement the Store Manager’s people vision for the store and communicate it to team members.
  • Support the Store Manager with hiring and building a strong, diverse team with varied experiences, backgrounds, and skill sets to drive results and performance.
  • Support team members’ ongoing learning and development through direct feedback, coaching, mentoring, and continuous development check-ins.
  • Lead performance management activities, including providing feedback and continuous check-ins, facilitating team recognition and rewards, managing performance documentation, and addressing performance concerns.
  • Address employee concerns or issues and partner with internal support when appropriate.
  • Lead an exceptional guest experience on the floor by assessing guest connection and technical product education, and supporting team members in addressing gaps through feedback and coaching.
  • Provide retail floor leadership, making in-the-moment decisions to maintain efficient and effective floor coverage and operations.
  • Resolve guest feedback and emergent issues, including guest escalations and urgent requests.
  • Partner with other managers to review business data and metrics, including profit and loss statements, to inform planning such as quarterly business reviews, sales planning, and hiring strategy.
  • Maintain strategic product presentation and visual merchandising by ensuring product recovery, restocking, destocking, and minor visual merchandising changes are completed.
  • Open and close the store in accordance with established procedures.
  • Follow people-safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
  • Perform work in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
  • Be accountable for delegated aspects of the controllable budget and labor hours.
  • Be directly responsible for a subset of store employees, as delegated by the Store Manager.

Desired Qualifications

  • A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
  • A bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
  • One year of retail- or sales-specific management experience.
  • One year of experience in recruiting, hiring, or training employees.

About the Company

Lululemon

Direct-to-consumer premium activewear and footwear

Lululemon Athletica focuses on premium activewear, loungewear, and footwear for people with active lifestyles. The company sells high-quality, stylish apparel online and through its own stores, using a direct-to-consumer model and a strong community approach through events and an Ambassador program. Its products are designed for activities like yoga, running, training, and everyday wear, emphasizing performance fabrics, comfort, and versatility. Lululemon differentiates itself from competitors with a premium positioning, a loyal customer base, and a robust community and brand-building strategy, rather than relying on third-party retailers. The company’s goal is to be a leading premium brand in the activewear market by delivering high-quality products, fostering customer loyalty, and growing its direct-to-consumer footprint.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Vancouver, Canada
Founded
1998

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